The surgeon called last night with the test results. Unfortunately, it's bad news. The 2 other spots on my right are also cancer. One is only 6 mm, the other are calcifications that classify as DCIS.
This means that 3 of the 4 quadrants have cancer and they will need to do a mastectomy. At this point, I am seriously considering having both breasts removed and reconstructed. Because of the density of my tissue, they cannot catch any tumors with mammography. For my own peace of mind, it may be best to take both now and minimize future worry.
The surgeon did say that even with these 3 small spots, I could still be classified as Stage 1. They won't know for sure until they do surgery and can check the lymph nodes. Every moment I pray, 'Dear God, let those lymph nodes be clean."
We are planning to have the surgery done in Seattle. We have yet to schedule anything, but the surgeons' tentative guess was about the first week of July.
Today and tomorrow I am off work with Grace. We are enjoying some sewing projects and finishing planting the garden.
Love,
Susan
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Susan I am sorry that it was not more positive news but we are praying every day for you. Praying that His everlasting arms will hold you all very close. Much love, Aunt Linda
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ReplyDeleteAnnie and I love you. We are so sorry, and want to help you any way we can. We are praying for you.
Paul and Anne